Pop up Christmas tree!

[seeyouyesterday]

So, for the first year ever, I’ve decided on a pop up Christmas tree! I know, I know! So, reason being, we had to bring in a large outdoor plant from the garden last year or it would’ve died & it took a bit of space in lounge - no where else to put it as we don’t have a conservatory or any other spare room. Also, I just got in such a faff with the damn lights & tree last year I just thought to myself I can’t be arsed with this next year! The kids are older now as well so they’re not bothered about a ‘traditional’ style tree.

So, I’ve ordered one from M&S. The reviews are really good. I know it’s going to be small & totally different but hoping I will like it & it will look nice & to be able to just ‘pop’ it up sounds wonderful & not take too much room. Along with my other little decs in the room, should look nice. DH doesn’t know yet 😬I’m going to hide it until it’s time to put it up & see if he notices 😂he’ll have a little moan cos I’ve bought another tree, but in my defence it’s only the 3rd one in 12 years! Anyone else have pop up Christmas trees?

I have a pop up one. Saves space and looks nice too, also as long as there is somewhere to put the presents under I don't mind which tree I have.

How big is it? I went for an expensive Balsam Hill pre lit one but it lasted three years in that: it was very big so not that easy to put up with all the fluffing needed; the lights were quite bright and I got bored of them being white every year; I missed the tradition of going to pick our own tree (resolved slightly by getting a smaller fresh tree for the garden room off the kitchen). It was very realistic though most people thought it was real (though slightly too perfect in shape and fullness).
I have a smaller house now but can’t seem to downsize from a 7-8ft tree but try and get one not so wide.

I have two pop up trees along with my normal Christmas tree . If we are looking at the same thing they are sort of tinsel based on spiral wires , take all of a couple of minutes from box to up .
They are fine as their own thing , but obviously very different to a traditional tree. I light mine , but they aren’t strong enough to decorate at all . I got ours during the covid Christmas when no one could visit for a bit of extra festive cheer , and they have lasted well and will be out again this year .
Personally I have so many tree decorations that I couldn’t contemplate just using the pop up trees , but only you know what will make you happy .

@mondaytosunday its 5ft so smaller than what what we’re used to. I just thought after the faffing about last year that I would get a pop up for next year (meaning this year). I’ll keep hold of the normal one for now, just in case though!